Đêm uống rượu trong trướng

Definition
  1. Proper Noun / Historical Phrase:
    • "The night of drinking wine in the tent": A specific, famous historical and literary scene from Chinese history, recorded in the "Records of the Grand Historian" (Shiji). It depicts the final, desperate night of the Chu warlord Xiang Yu (Hạng Vương) surrounded by his enemies at Gaixia. The phrase evokes a moment of tragic heroism, profound sorrow, and the prelude to a great leader's downfall.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Cảnh "đêm uống rượu trong trướng" của Hạng Vương là một hình ảnh bi tráng trong sử sách. (The scene of "the night of drinking wine in the tent" of Xiang Yu is a tragic-heroic image in historical records.)
    • Bài thơ giọng Sở trong "đêm uống rượu trong trướng" khiến Hạng Vương biết vận mình đã hết. (The Chu songs heard during "the night of drinking wine in the tent" made Xiang Yu realize his fate was sealed.)
Advanced Usage
  • This phrase is used in literary, historical, or rhetorical contexts to symbolize:
    • The poignant, final moments before a catastrophic defeat.
    • The loneliness and despair of a fallen hero.
    • A moment of tragic reflection and farewell.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hạng Vương (Xiang Yu): The central historical figure in this scene.
  • Trướng (n): Tent, curtained enclosure; specifically the military tent or pavilion.
  • Ngu Cơ (Yu Ji): Xiang Yu's favorite concubine, present during this scene.
  • Bài thơ "Hát giọng Sở" / "Bài ca Cai Hạ": The farewell poem/song Xiang Yu composed this night.
Synonyms
  • The Gaixia Night: Referring to the same historical event and location.
  • Xiang Yu's Last Stand: A descriptive phrase for his final battle and its poignant moments.
Related Idioms and Cultural References
  • "Hát giọng Sở bốn bề" (Chu songs from all sides): The psychological warfare tactic used by Xiang Yu's enemies, which directly precipitated the scene of "đêm uống rượu trong trướng." It means to be surrounded by signs of one's imminent defeat.
  • "Anh hùng cùng đường" (A hero at the end of his road): A state perfectly exemplified by Xiang Yu during this night.